Chapter 181: My Tong’er Wouldn’t Be Like You…
“Please betroth Master to me!”
As soon as these words were spoken, it was like thunder roaring through the Nine Heavens, reverberating above the Jade Purity Sect.
“How outrageous!”
“You young brat, how dare you be so disrespectful to the Master and insult the ancestors? What kind of decorum is this?”
“Rebellion! This is complete chaos! Is there no law? Is there no justice?”
In an instant, most of the male elders voiced their firm opposition.
The reason was simple—these men were also admirers of Mo Liushu, how could they bear to see their dream goddess be humiliated like this?
“Xiao Qi… how dare you make such a request… I do not agree!”
Mo Liushu’s face turned pale as she firmly opposed.
“Really?”
Tang Qi sneered coldly, ceasing the Heaven-Swallowing Demonic Skill.
Suddenly, calamity struck, and the pain of the five punishments overwhelmed Mo Liushu.
“Ah!!!”
She hugged her chest and knelt on the ground, banging her head against the floor, trembling all over, unable to hold back her tears.
No one dared approach her because she bore the punishment of Heaven. Unless they were people of great fortune invulnerable to all laws, any contact would risk their own harm.
“Help me… Xiao Qi… Master is in so much pain… don’t ignore me…”
She pleaded tearfully, looking pitiable enough to move anyone with a heart of stone.
However, strangely, instead of sympathy, the people around her felt an odd excitement.
Watching the normally aloof goddess begging on the ground, struggling in agony, somehow felt a bit satisfying?
Many had shining eyes, wishing for Mo Liushu to appear even more miserable and degraded, as if that way they could become worthy of her!
What a fanciful notion!
“Xiao Qi… please, save me, I can’t take it anymore!”
Mo Liushu crawled on the ground, reaching for Tang Qi’s pant leg like a pitiful creature.
This scene left Xia Hongxiu mesmerized but caused Chen Ling’er to furrow her brows.
“Do you really want to see her tortured to death?” Chen Ling’er stared at Tang Qi.
“Shi Jie… I have my own difficulties. After all, resisting the Heavenly Tribulation carries a heavy cost. If there’s no benefit for me, why would I risk my life to save her?”
“You… but she is your Master!”
“So what? Is there a sect rule that disciples must unconditionally devote everything to their Masters?”
Upon hearing this, both Chen Ling’er and Mo Liushu trembled, their faces turning pale.
While there was no such rule in the sect, they had encountered people like that before.
Unbeknownst to them, the youthful face of Zhou Tong appeared before their minds.
Only this person could unconditionally love and respect them.
Only Zhou Tong would disregard his own gains and losses, using every means to shelter them and alleviate their disasters.
Unfortunately, they had chased Zhou Tong away, and he would never return.
“Tong’er… my Tong’er… Master knows I was wrong!”
Mo Liushu wept, nearly fainting.
Still the same phrase.
She didn’t realize she was wrong, she only understood she was close to death!
“You still dare to think about him? He is a traitor to the sect and can never return!”
For some reason, Tang Qi became extremely angry, grabbing Mo Liushu by the hair and lifting her head so their eyes met.
This was an extremely unreasonable act, regarded as a transgression against one’s superior, a crime punishable by death.
Yet, no one came forward to stop it.
A rebellious young genius against an elder who was entangled by the Heavenly Tribulation, this was not a difficult choice to make.
“Xiao Qi… you were supposed to be my obedient disciple, why do you have to treat me like this? Can’t you be like Tong’er…”
“Shut up!”
Tang Qi shouted angrily, activating the Heaven-Swallowing Demonic Skill and gripping her throat.
“I hate that person; never mention him in front of me again!”
With a loud bang!
Accompanied by the influx of primordial power, Tang Qi directly shattered the barrier of his realm, breaking through to the Cycle Realm!
“Indeed, it’s true. This woman has deep fortune; I’ve absorbed so much of her essence, and still, it’s only a fraction. I must have her!”
Tang Qi thought to himself, while those around him were already shocked into silence.
This person was so defiant, achieving such power at a young age, far more monstrous than Zhou Tong!
Faced with such a talent, the entire Jade Purity Sect would certainly cherish and cater to him!
“Young man Tang Qi, your request is granted!” Wu Zhan spoke up.
Upon hearing this, Tang Qi was overjoyed, but Mo Liushu looked as if struck by lightning, staring in disbelief at the sect leader.
“However… I also have a request, which is that you must bring Zhou Tong’s head back!”
“That’s it?”
Tang Qi laughed proudly, finding it utterly simple.
“I never go back on my word. The day Zhou Tong dies will be the day you hold the double-cultivation ceremony!”
“No! I do not agree!”
Mo Liushu struggled, saying, “You’re all forcing me! If Tong’er were here, he would definitely protect me; he wouldn’t be like you… you can’t harm my Tong’er!”
“Oh dear… Master seems to have quite the grievance against me, then I can only withdraw…”
Tang Qi’s face was full of mockery as he began to retract his hand!
“Don’t!!”
Mo Liushu’s face was filled with terror as she tightly grasped his arm; she didn’t want to endure the torturous pain of the five punishments any longer.
“Master… do you want it or not?”
Tang Qi’s tone became even more calm; in his view, Mo Liushu had become his plaything, and he enjoyed the feeling of manipulating his prey.
“I… I agree to your terms.”
Mo Liushu’s gaze faltered, calculating that as long as Tang Qi helped her relieve the Heavenly Tribulation, she would immediately go back on her word.
“Great, then let’s sign the Heavenly Dao Pact!”
Tang Qi pressed forward.
“What!”
Mo Liushu’s pupils trembled, hardly believing her ears.
“What’s there to be surprised about? Didn’t you do the same with Zhou Tong back then? Breaking the contract would invite Heaven’s wrath!”
“I… I will sign!”
In the end, Mo Liushu yielded and signed the contract in front of the gathered crowd.
The contract was made in two copies, one for Mo Liushu and one for Tang Qi. Whoever dared to break it would face dire consequences!
“Hahahaha!!”
Tang Qi laughed wildly, feeling like it was gained without effort, while only Mo Liushu looked as pale as ash.
“No time to waste, I’ll head to the Wild Mountain Secret Realm to take down that traitor!”
Tang Qi looked at Wu Zhan and said, “I’ll be back soon; you must keep an eye on my Master and not let her run away!”
“Rest assured, young man; you will get what you wish for!”
“Then I’m off!”
Tang Qi gazed toward the mountains, grabbing Chen Ling’er.
“Shi Jie, you will also accompany me!”
As soon as these words left his mouth, Chen Ling’er was instantly drenched in cold sweat.
The other party was no longer pretending and had revealed his true colors; if left alone with him, she would certainly meet disaster!
“What are you still staring at? Let’s go!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Qi whisked Chen Ling’er away and sped off!
